We kindly request that you apply for this position ONLY if you meet the basic requirements stated in the job description.
Once you've submitted your application, our team will review it. If your experience closely aligns with the client's needs, we will be in touch. Please refrain from contacting us separately to express your interest in the role. We're a small and busy team; unfortunately, we can't reply to everyone who contacts us.
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The DM Estate Staffing Team
Our repeat client in Miami, Florida is seeking a full-time Assistant Facilities Manager to join their team. The position of the Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for providing upkeep and general maintenance for private residences, including but not limited to landscaping, cleaning, and light construction. The majority of the work will typically be outdoors between properties within one location. This role reports to the construction manager.
This is generally a Monday-Friday position with regular work hours, but with the understanding that this role is on call 24/7, particularly when the principal is in residence. There will be after hours (evening and weekend) calls – the hired candidate is expected to respond at these times. Due to the responsive nature of this business, the ideal candidate will live no more than 30 minutes from the home.
Skills Needed/Role Responsibility:
A background in construction is a plus, knowledge of all house mechanical components, trouble shooting issues and addressing with vendors.
- Able to complete some physically demanding tasks
- Heavy lifting (within OSHA Standards and Guidelines)
- Carry and climb ladders as needed
- Keeping driveways clear of debris
- Operate a “Gas Power Pressure Washer”
- Have a basic understanding and working knowledge of the Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Systems of Residential Construction
- Property/Estate maintenance experience preferred
- Light landscape maintenance
- Exterior furniture, detail, cover and uncover
- Pool check, temperature water levels
- Run local errands
- Light painting
- Assist with holiday decorations
Role Requirements:
- At least five years' experience in a similar role, ideally working in a private household
- English speaking (While additional languages are beneficial, they are not required)
- Non-smoker
- Have reliable transportation to and from work every day
- Flexibility to work after-hours and weekends when needed. This request, at times, may be on short notice, depending on the situation.
- Must be local to the Miami area
Compensation/Benefits:
- $100,000++ annually and benefits package, including standard paid vacation and personal days and health insurance coverage
Please note: local candidates, those within a commutable distance to Miami, will only be considered for this role!
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors.
What Makes Us Unique
Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.